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Field Sales Executive - Dr. Oetker - Convenience - North West England & Cumbria
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Field Sales Executive - Dr. Oetker - Convenience - North West England & Cumbria
Salary From: £25,932
Salary To: £28,525.20
Location: North West England & Cumbria
Category: Field Based
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Field Sales Executive
Contract: Fixed Term Full-time 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) until 31/12/2026
Salary: £28,525.20 OTE (Salary made up of £25,932.00 annual base salary Plus £2,593.20 annual commission earning opportunity, paid quarterly based on KPIs) plus Company Car, Fuel Card & Tech Provided
Are you a driven, people-focused individual with a passion for sales? Do you thrive on building relationships, influencing decision-makers, and growing brand presence in-store? Join us as a Field Sales Executive representing Dr. Oetker, one of the most loved and trusted food brands in the UK!
About The Role
As a Field Sales Executive, you'll be the face of Dr. Oetker within the Convenience sector. Your mission is simple: grow distribution, visibility, and sales across your territory by developing strong relationships with retailers and delivering outstanding in-store execution.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role ideal for someone who is self-motivated, target-driven, and ready to make a measurable impact every day.
What You'll Be Doing
Performance & Sales
- Complete daily store visits in line with KPIs
- Achieve sales, distribution, and incremental display targets
- Negotiate increased shelf space and secondary sitings
- Educate store staff and consumers on brand USPs
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Execution & Compliance
- Ensure all products have correct space and availability
- Place products in secondary/impulse locations to maximize visibility
Data, Reporting & Insight
- Record all activity accurately through the data capture tool
- Take high-quality photos with clear descriptions
- Share insights on competitor activity and retailer trends
- Report issues promptly via agreed channels
Technical
- Use sales data and case studies to pre-sell upcoming promotions
- Understand retailer systems to gain stock orders and complete corrective actions
Financial & Admin
- Complete monthly expenses
- Manage stock and materials
- Maintain journey plans and keep store records updated
- Attend monthly team meetings
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident influencer and relationship builder
- Target-driven with great time management
- Organised and self-motivated
- IT literate
- Full valid UK driving licence
- Ability to store stock/materials at home
Previous retail, FMCG, or sales experience is desirable—but not essential. If you're ambitious and eager to learn, we want to hear from you
Why work for Acosta Europe:
- Working Environment: Freedom, responsibility, and real ownership of your patch whilst working with a globally recognised and trusted brand
- Comprehensive Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, plus life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous Pension Plan: Growing contributions as your service increases helping you plan for the future
- Paid Time Off: 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays to recharge
- Paid Volunteering Day: Make a difference in your community
- Career Development: access to Acosta University and internal promotion programs
- Company Tools: Including state of the art technology to ensure you are set up for success, including iPad and mobile phone
- Inclusive Culture: supportive, diverse, and values-driven environment
- Employee Engagement: social events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives
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At Acosta Europe, we believe diversity and inclusion are the foundation of innovation and success. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, creating a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. If you're looking for a role where you can be out in the field, make a visible impact, and build a future in FMCG sales—this is your moment.
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